Rollerski racing, Euro style. (Competitive Edge).(Brief Article)

One of the best summer training methods for cross country skiing is rollerskiing. While that is no epiphany, most serious cross country ski racers have a pair or two of wheeled-skis. If you have been rollerskiing as long as I have, you might remember numerous rollerski races back in the 1980s. In the Minnesota and Wisconsin area where I live, there were sometimes ten or more events per summer. As of summer 2001, only a handful of events can be found. There could be several reasons for the decline including triathlons, inline skate races, canoe and kayak events, adventure racing, plus the resurgence of running and bicycle races. Another explanation could be the cost of insurance …